Apple MacBook Air 2020 13-inch
Score: 80/100
HP UltraBook
Score: 70/100Rankings
The 2020 MacBook Air delivers a premium, fanless design with an excellent Retina display and solid battery life, but its entry-level i3 processor and non-upgradable components limit performance for power users.
The HP Ultrabook targets budget-conscious students and professionals with a lightweight chassis, long battery life and built-in Microsoft 365/Copilot, but its low-resolution screen, modest CPU and limited storage keep it in the entry-level tier.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.27 kgbest | 1.41 kg |
11 hours | 12 hoursbest | |
13.3 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 231 mm | 17.8 mmbest |
400 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
2best | 1 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 11 hours | 12 hours |
Memory & Storage(1) | ||
SSD Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.27 kg | 1.41 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 231 mm | 17.8 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i3-1000NG4 | Intel N150 |
Graphics Type | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | Integrated |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 14 inches |
Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1366x768 |
Panel Type | LED-backlit IPS Retina with True Tone | LED |
Brightness (nits) | 400 nits | 250 nits |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
USB‑C Ports | 2 | 1 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers praised the refined design, Magic Keyboard and display, while cautioning that the i3 CPU makes it a marginal upgrade; they recommend an i5 or M1 model for better value.
Users love the portability, keyboard and display, but frequently mention the sluggish i3 performance and low-resolution webcam.
“Perfect for school and writing - lightweight and lasts all day.”
“The i3 is too slow when I have more than 10 Chrome tabs open.”
“Webcam is terrible in low light - looks grainy on Zoom.”
Professional reviewers see it as an entry-level productivity device with solid battery and AI integration, but criticize the dim low-res screen and limited performance.
Everyday users appreciate the light weight, long battery and AI features, while noting the screen is too dim/low-res and the device feels sluggish with limited RAM.
